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The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

3.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Nanaimo hotel

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Exterior
Outdoor wedding area
Terrace/patio
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing
Property grounds

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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4898 Rutherford Rd, Nanaimo, BC, V9T 4Z4
  • Place, Long Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Linley Valley Cottle Lake Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nanaimo, BC (YCD)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(75 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 376 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Club Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Club Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Club Room, 1 King Bed | Bathroom sink

Club Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 376 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Maple) | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Maple)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 419 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Nanaimo

In Nanaimo .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Long Lake and 2 miles (3 km) of Linley Valley Cottle Lake Park with a stay here. Woodgrove Shopping Centre and Landmark Cinemas Nanaimo are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Long Lake - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Woodgrove Shopping Centre - 4 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Linley Valley Cottle Lake Park - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - 8 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Duke Point Ferry Terminal - 20 min drive - 18.5 miles

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Smokin' George's BBQ - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Bodhi's Artisan Bakery - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Nanaimo hotel
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. There are 5 meeting rooms available. A fitness center, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly The Grand Hotel Nanaimo. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Nanaimo hotel is smoke free.

  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Grand Hotel Nanaimo offers 50 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include desks. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
A credit card must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: CAD 200.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 50 mi (80 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted. Guests whose residence is within 50 mi (80 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Grand Hotel Nanaimo
Grand Nanaimo
Nanaimo Grand Hotel
The Grand Hotel Nanaimo Hotel
The Grand Hotel Nanaimo Nanaimo
The Grand Hotel Nanaimo Hotel Nanaimo

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Grand Hotel Nanaimo to the airport?

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo is 5.9 mi (10-min drive) away from the Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Grand Hotel Nanaimo have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Grand Hotel Nanaimo.

How close is The Grand Hotel Nanaimo to the beach?

This hotel is 3.5 mi (6-min drive) from Departure Bay Beach.

Does The Grand Hotel Nanaimo offer free breakfast?

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Grand Hotel Nanaimo?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino Nanaimo (11-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Grand Hotel Nanaimo?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at The Grand Hotel Nanaimo?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Grand Hotel Nanaimo have a pool?

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo does not have a pool.

Does The Grand Hotel Nanaimo have a restaurant?

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo is home to Grand Cru Restaurant, which features brunch.

Does The Grand Hotel Nanaimo have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Grand Hotel Nanaimo to downtown Nanaimo?

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo is 5.1 mi away from Nanaimo.

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 457 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 359 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 111 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1000 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very elegant, staff are quite helpful and answered questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Denise

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Darren

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great and hotel was clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Keith

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leondra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Kathryn, SAANICHTON

Traveled with group
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Grand isn't so grand anymore. Unfortunately, nowhere on the Expedia information on the Grand, presumably supplied by the hotel, was there a mention that food, bar, and brunch facilities were very sporadic. In fact, when we asked the receptionist on the afternoon of check-in, she told us as if we should already have known that, quite emphatically, and did not suggest any other venues in the area, something I thought wasn't good customer service. Luckily, I had lived in Nanaimo and had some idea where to go for meals. The lobby would lead you to think it was going to be a rather upscale experience, though, when I saw the room rates, I didn't really expect this. However, the outside "garden area," was dried grass and no proper signage to indicate this was the garden area (see pictures on the website....very different.) I will not be staying here again, as I had planned to do, in the Fall, and I would not recommend this establishment to others. Disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lane, Spencer

Liked: Cleanliness
The room is so comfortable…feel at home!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoy the stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Joel

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Alexandra

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry Chit Ping

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Not much around within walking distance really. Just a good place to stay. Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We have stayed before and will stay again. It is well-located for us. Our room was spacious and comfortable (and quiet). There is some maintenance needed: underlay of carpet seems disintegrated, drippy tap, base of bathtub. Nothing is a deal breaker.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cool hotel with old school period decor. Big rooms. An older building for sure but we liked it. Walking distance to a mall and Tim Hortons.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ezra, Lasqueti Island

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The first room we were given smelled strongly of cigar smoke. The replacement room was better but the air was stale. Fortunately there are opening windows which saved the day. Clean was average but the bed was very soft. All in all the place, especially the bed could do with a refresh. Nevertheless, I would go back because of the price and the lovely Scotch bar.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel has a warm and inviting environment. Comfortable rooms. Great restaurant. And a cozy lounge.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Craig

A bit dated, but clean. No pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Will stay again.

Very comfortable and clean. Beautiful lobby, staff courteous and helpful. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernard, Calgary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Room was very spacious. Bed was very comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stay with convenient location.

It is an older hotel, but the rooms were very spacious and we did not hear any neighbours beside us, which was nice. We appreciated the refrigerator and the toiletries provided. It was nice to have parking included as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If you love places with history and soul, this hotel is a dream. The antique wooden architecture gives the space a warm, welcoming feeling the moment you step inside. It’s impeccably clean and lovingly maintained, with a beautiful garden that feels like something out of a storybook. Every room oozes character and vintage details—and it’s clear this place has seen many lives over the years. And yes... it’s definitely haunted. Not in a scary way, but in that subtle, goosebumps-on-your-neck, "did someone just walk past me?" kind of way. It just adds to the charm, honestly. If you're looking for a clean, cozy stay with personality (and maybe a little paranormal intrigue), this spot is unforgettable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

ashley

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Joanne

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025